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Dwayne Adway, Mahershala Ali, and Christina Christian in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000)

Samantha's (Katie Holmes) omnipresent Secret Service detail (Dwayne Adway, left and Michael Milhoan)  never lets her forget that she's the First Daughter of the U.S.

Dwayne Adway in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000)

Marg Helgenberger, Dwayne Adway, and Gary Dourdan in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000)

Dwayne Adway, Katie Holmes, and Michael Milhoan in First Daughter (2004)

Michael Keaton, Dwayne Adway, Katie Holmes, and Margaret Colin in First Daughter (2004)

Ron Perlman and Dwayne Adway in Sons of Anarchy (2008)

Even in class, First Daughter Samantha Mackenzie (Katie Holmes) is surrounded by Secret Service (Dwayne Adway, left and Michael Milhoan).

Bad As I Wanna Be: The Dennis Rodman Story (TV Movie) – Dennis Rodman

Dwayne Adway, known fondly as DA, is a capable and well-versed actor who has gained popularity in the game for charming both film and television viewers everywhere. His fervor and steadfastness in honing his artistic expertise for enduring success has kept him relevant in the business.His major motion pictures credits include "Into the Blue," "First Daughter," 'Friendship" and "Soul Plane." His television credits include a recurring guest appearance in the CBS series "Close to Home" as Keith Macklin, the love interest of Kimberly Elise's character, as well as numerous guest appearances on various television series including "CSI," "NYPD Blue," "Girlfriends," "The Steve Harvey Show," "ER," "Arli$$" and others.He recently wrapped "Vital Signs" for Apple Televison starring and produced by Dr. Dre.

It is the diversity of Adway's characters in his film roles that showcase his charm and charisma as a true talent . Adway made a splash in Hollywood from his highly acclaimed and critically well-received role as the flamboyant and misunderstood Dennis Rodman in ABC's telepic "Bad As I Wanna Be; The Dennis Rodman Story." Adway also has a presence in the independent film world and is known for his notable performance in "Cloverbend," and his starring role in the movie "100 Kilos," which documents the rise and fall of the Freeway Boyz.

Despite his abilities, The Michigan native did not have childhood dreams of becoming an actor but instead fell into it by accident. He attended Florida Agriculture and Mechanical University on a basketball scholarship and received his B.S. Degree in Business Administration. Then went on to pursue his MBA at Georgia State. It was at Georgia State that Adway took an acting class for sheer enjoyment ; only to discover his love for the craft . He eventually switched his interest to pursue a Master Degree in Fine Arts. But it was after seeing Denzel Washington in "Mo Better Blues" that Adway decided to take the chance on pursuing a career as an actor. He performed in several theatrical productions during his residence at the Alliance Theater in Atlanta,GA; including roles in "MacBeth," "Othello," and "Dutchman and The Slave." At this time, he was also cast in the independent feature film "Midnight Edition," and in the CBS movie of the week, "Complex of Fear. To further his own zeal for his craft. He started a production company in 2020, Amethyst Films after his birth stone, with the vision of developing films and scripted and unscripted TV projects he is truly passionate about.He will make his directorial debut on "A Summer Love" a script he wrote slated for Summer 2024.

In addition to on-screen acting, Adway has done voice-over campaigns for the likes of CK 1, Chevy, Cingular Wireless, UPS, Dominoes, and Match, as well as the scratch recordings on the Dreamworks feature "Shark's Tale" for Will Smith. One of his favorite projects to date was the voice of 50 Cent's nemesis in the Fall 2005 release of the Interactive Game "50 Cent: Bulletproof." Adway's interests outside of acting include golfing, fishing, cooking, writing poetry, and wine tasting. He also makes a point to give back to the community and regularly participates in events and activities for Elizabeth Glazer's Pediatric Aids Foundation and for Los Angeles Homeless Mission, and has been a member of the Prince Hall Free and Accepted Masonry Society for 20 years. Adway has an extensive collection of music that ranges from Jazz, Classical, Country, and Hip Hop.

Bad As I Wanna Be: The Dennis Rodman Story

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